The Friday 6 PM class at El Dorado Hills Jiu Jitsu isn’t just a great way to close out the week—it’s an opportunity for both juniors and adults to dive into essential areas of Jiu Jitsu with a rotating theme each week. This approach ensures students build well-rounded skills and gain practical knowledge that strengthens their game over time.

Self-Defense

These classes cover practical techniques that can be applied in real-world situations, emphasizing awareness, distance management, and effective response. Juniors learn age-appropriate defenses and strategies for handling confrontations, while adults are introduced to techniques for controlling distance, escaping grips, and neutralizing potential threats. Self-defense classes provide everyone with confidence and a sense of empowerment beyond the mats.

Guard Passing

Guard passing is an essential skill in Jiu Jitsu, and dedicating a class to it allows students to dive deep into the techniques and movements that break through an opponent’s guard. Whether you’re new to passing or looking to refine your approach, these classes focus on fundamental passes, strategic grips, and transitioning to dominant positions. For juniors, it’s a great introduction to understanding control and advancing position, while adults get the opportunity to build their guard-passing toolbox.

Guard Retention

Juniors and adults learn techniques to maintain their guard against pressure and various attacks, building confidence in staying safe from the bottom. The class covers effective grips, angles, and techniques to recover guard, along with strategies to prevent opponents from advancing. These sessions reinforce awareness and timing, two crucial components for a solid defense, and give everyone a chance to feel comfortable playing from the bottom.

Drills and Application

This class is fast-paced and dynamic, reinforcing the techniques learned throughout the month and combining them into flow drills and controlled sparring. Drills are tailored to build muscle memory, speed, and precision, ensuring that students can respond naturally in live situations. Both juniors and adults enjoy the energy and variety of drill-focused classes, where they get to put their skills to the test with partners of varying styles.

A Well-Rounded Experience

With a different focus each week, the Friday 6 PM class offers students of all ages a well-rounded experience that builds technical skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of Jiu Jitsu. Each theme not only enhances specific areas but also ties into the broader goals of mastery, self-discipline, and community.

Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned practitioner, this rotating structure ensures you always have something new to look forward to each Friday evening!